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Date of Patent:
Dec. 17, 2013

Filed:

Dec. 28, 2009
Applicants:

Leena Valtakari, Rajamäki, FI;

Marika Alapuranen, Rajamäki, FI;

George Szakacs, Budapest, HU;

Jarno Kallio, Järvenpää, FI;

Pentti Ojapalo, Tuusula, FI;

Jari Vehmaanperä, Klaukkala, FI;

Terhi Puranen, Nurmijärvi, FI;

Inventors:

Leena Valtakari, Rajamäki, FI;

Marika Alapuranen, Rajamäki, FI;

George Szakacs, Budapest, HU;

Jarno Kallio, Järvenpää, FI;

Pentti Ojapalo, Tuusula, FI;

Jari Vehmaanperä, Klaukkala, FI;

Terhi Puranen, Nurmijärvi, FI;

Assignee:

AB Enzymes Oy, Rajamaki, FI;

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C12N 15/00 (2006.01); C12N 1/20 (2006.01); C12N 9/42 (2006.01); C07K 1/00 (2006.01); C07H 21/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract

Novel fungal endoglucanases with substantial performance at low temperatures are disclosed. The endoglucanases are conveniently produced by recombinant technology, and means for their production are described. The endoglucanases are used for treating cellulosic material, especially in textile industry, e.g. in biofinishing or biostoning. They may also be used in detergents, in animal feed and/or in pulp and paper industry or bioethanol production.


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